TM-9-2320-285-24-2

TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1985

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BODY AND CAB MAINTENANCE (CONT)

h. Vent Windows (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING

2

a

Vent window

Clean

Wipe with clean cloth moist-

ened with mild detergent

solution.

Rinse with clear

water; dry thoroughly with

clean, dry, lintless cloth

b

Rubber channel

Clean

Wipe with clean cloth

INSPECTION

3

a

Vent window

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

or distorted

b

Rubber channel

Inspect

Replace if cracked, torn, or

deteriorated

INSTALLATION

NOTE

Perform step 4 below only if rubber channel requires replacement.

4

Tractor

New rubber channel

a

Position

Position rubber channel in

cab,

vent window opening flange

inside

of cab to determine proper

length required

b

Cut

Cut to proper length

5

Tractor

a

Rubber channel

a

Install

Install in vent window

cab,

opening flange

outside

b

Lubricate

Generously lubricate rubber

channel with detergent-

water solution

WARNING

Wear protective goggles and heavy gloves when installing vent window.

Failure to do so could cause

serious injury due to glass puncturing or cutting your skin.

If you are injured by broken glass, obtain

medical aid immediately.

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